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    Fut-elle (en. Was she)

    /fy.t ɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Indicates a past existence or state.
    She was the first to arrive.
    Elle fut la première à arriver.
    Expresses a completed action in the past.
    He was surprised by the news.
    Il fut étonné par la nouvelle.
    Used to describe a past situation or condition.
    This company was a great success.
    Cette entreprise fut un grand succès.

    Etymology

    The word 'fut' is the simple past tense of the verb 'to be', derived from the Latin 'fuit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there was a time
    There was once a time when...
    fut un temps
    was she on time?
    Was she punctual?
    fut-elle à l'heure?
    was of great help
    She was very helpful.
    fut d'une grande aide

    Related Words

    to be
    Main verb meaning 'to exist' or 'to be found'.
    être
    was
    Imperfect of the verb 'to be'.
    était
    was
    Simple past of the verb 'to be'.
    fut

    Slang Meanings

    Having been.
    She was there, but now she is gone.
    Elle fut là, mais maintenant elle est partie.
    In terms of status or condition.
    They said he was the best player.
    On disait qu'il fut le meilleur joueur.